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aldosteronism

al·do·ster·on·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uh m, al-dos-tuh-roh-]
    • /ˌæl doʊˈstɛr əˌnɪz əm, ælˈdɒs tə roʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-doh-ster-uh-niz-uh m, al-dos-tuh-roh-]
    • /ˌæl doʊˈstɛr əˌnɪz əm, ælˈdɒs tə roʊ-/

Definitions of aldosteronism word

  • noun aldosteronism high blood pressure caused by excess aldosterone in the blood and urine 3
  • noun aldosteronism the condition arising from too great a secretion of aldosterone, resulting in hypertension and excessive excretion of potassium with fatigue and muscle weakness 3
  • noun aldosteronism an abnormality of the body's electrolyte balance, caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and characterized by hypertension, low serum potassium, excessive urination, and alkalosis. 1
  • noun aldosteronism (pathology) A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficulties. 0
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Origin of aldosteronism

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; aldosterone + -ism

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Parts of speech for Aldosteronism

noun
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aldosteronism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • what is aldosteronism?
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